Little Rock Mayor Frank Scott, Jr. issued the following statement Monday morning after he was informed by Interim Police Chief Crystal Young-Haskins that she is resigning: “Interim Chief Young-Haskins is an exemplary law enforcement officer who has served the City…
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Today, I would like to talk about the national increase in violent crime, and what we are doing to combat that here in Arkansas. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the world felt like it came to a halt…
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Arkansas State Trooper Named National Trooper of the Year
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffArkansas State Trooper Spencer Morris was named National Trooper of the Year by the International Association of Chiefs of Police, State and Provincial Division during a March 25 award ceremony in Seattle, before an audience of law enforcement officers from…
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Little Rock Fraternal Order of Police Endorses Steve Landers for Mayor
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffLittle Rock mayoral candidate Steve Landers has been endorsed by the Little Rock Fraternal Order of Police for the 2022 mayoral race. In a post to its official Facebook page, the FOP stated: “The duty of police officers is not…
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Hutchinson Signs Bills Granting Stipends, Salary Increase for Police
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffLaw enforcement leaders and legislators gathered at the state capitol today as Governor Asa Hutchinson signed a bill that grants one-time stipends of up to $5,000 to police and probation and parole officers, and a second bill that increases the…
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Rutledge Recognizes Pulaski County Officers of the Year
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffArkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge recognized Pulaski County Officers of the Year on Tuesday at the 19th annual Officer of the Year awards and recognition luncheon at the Benton Event Center. Recognized were Arkansas State Police Corporal Brandon Love, Trooper…
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Mayor, Police Chief Outline Measures to Curb Violence in Little Rock During Weekly Crime Briefing
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffLittle Rock Mayor Frank Scott, Jr. led a press conference Wednesday morning to discuss steps that have been taken to curb violent crime, including steps taken in response to the declaration of violence as a public health emergency on Feb.…
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AR State Troopers Go Incognito to Stop Aggressive, Distracted Drivers
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffA dangerous and escalating trend in the number of aggressive driving violations on the state’s highways has Arkansas State Troopers turning to an improved tool to curb the deadly threats. Twenty-five new low profile highway patrol vehicles have been acquired…
The Task Force to Advance the State of Law Enforcement in Arkansas submitted its report to me last week, and today I’d like to talk about some of the action items the members recommended. I created the task force in…
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Love Files Bill to Create Law Enforcement Integrity Unit Within Arkansas State Police
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleArkansas state Rep. Fred Love has filed a new bill, proposing to create a new Law Enforcement Integrity Unit within the Arkansas State Police. The bill, currently entitled House Bill 1007, was filed on Monday, Nov. 23 and would create…